http://www.idealnutrition.ca An Ideal Approach To Healthy Living Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:48:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Some nice comfort food for the beginning of Fall. Serves 6-8 4 cups small white beans (or pinto, adzuka, other) warm water 2 medium onions 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small can tomato paste 3  tbsp naturally fermented soy sauce 3 tbsp vinegar 1/4 cup molasses 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tsp sea salt pinch ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2011/09/27/baked-beans/ Here is a great healthy recipe for nutrient dense Kale.  Eating Kale raw ensures that  you are receiving all the  live enzymes! 1 bunch of Kale - washed and spun dry in lettuce spinner Pour over Kale 1/4 cup of good quality Olive Oil Massage with your hands the oil into the Kale ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2011/04/26/have-you-ever-wondered-what-to-do-with-kale/ 4 medium-sized roasted beets 2 tsp grainy mustard 2 tsp liquid honey 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp raspberry vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil sea salt and black pepper 1 romaine heart, torn into bite-sized pieces 4 cups baby spinach 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and cut into sections 1 large firm but ripe avocado, ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/10/28/beet-avocado-and-grapefruit-salad/ This drink is high in Vitamin C and is a mild tonic for the liver.  The berries can be fresh or frozen, but unthaw a bit before juicing or blending. Wash and put through juicer: 2 cups strawberries, hulled 2 carrots, unpeeled 1 orange, peeled, leave white pith on 1 cup kale or other dark ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/07/08/energy-juice/ A great way to use the parsley in your garden!  Use on pasta, sandwhiches, fish or mix on vegetables. Makes 2 cups 2 cups fresh parsley, packed 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp crushed garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1. In a blender ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/06/04/parsley-and-pumpkin-seed-pesto/ 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed and chilled 1 mango, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 scallion, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 - 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro Salt to taste 2 tablespoons crumble goat cheese Mix everything but the cheese in a bowl.  Allow ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/06/03/black-bean-salad-serves-4/ It is the million dollar question each day!  Well, let me share with you what I made last night......I had lentils (Puy) in my pantry and I boiled them with some carrots and celery for a bit, then I turned them off and went to pick up kids etc.  I ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/06/03/what-are-you-making-for-dinner-tonight/ This is a simple, easy and delicious dinner that your kids will love!! Serves 4 2 potatoes,peeled and cubed 100g broccoli 2 splashes of olive oil small handful of finely shredded leek 1 garlic cloves, minced 400 g mixed white fish fillets, skinned and cut in small pieces 100 g small cooked prawns small handful of spinach, washed and ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/05/25/fish-pie/ Have you made any nutritional changes to your life?  It is so easy to make little changes that go a long way. Make some for yourself or for your family. We all want our kids to have a treat, so instead of buying packaged cookies - make your own.  Don't buy processed ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/03/18/march-is-nutrition-month/ If you are feeling that you overindulged over the holidays and want to give your liver and gallbladder a break try this Cleanse.  It is an excellent way to thin and move the bile. It also aids in WEIGHT LOSS and relieves digestive discomfort by improving assimilation of fats and ... http://www.idealnutrition.ca/2010/01/13/beets/